22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

The Important Private Antique Doll Collection of Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin - Part 1

 
  Lot 51
 

51

A rare mid 19th century German papier-mache shoulder-head doll with elaborate hair and moulded comb

Sold for £420
Estimated at £400 - £600


 
A rare mid 19th century German papier-mache shoulder-head doll with elaborate hair and moulded comb, with two-tone blue painted eyes, black feathered brows, exposed ears, black painted and moulded centre-parted hair, a plait wrapped around the back of head held by a long thin comb, ringlet rolls down the side of head and curls painted onto the face, slight breasts, cloth stuffed body, dark pink arms, dark green muslin dress with pale green figured stripes, light brown silk pointed neckline trim, white coarse cotton apron, petticoats and pantaloons and a straw poke bonnet with pink ribbon ties —18 1/2in. (47cm.) high (slight crack down right side of hair and ear, back of hair a little rubbed, one thumb loose and the other missing)